The Cook Islands have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with China in various fields. This decision caused concern in New Zealand, which has constitutional ties with the islands.
The author of The Sandman is accused of forced BDSM relationships and sexual harassment.
Surpluses of raw milk contribute to price stabilization in Ukraine. Butter prices are likely to decline further as stocks of the product accumulate in warehouses.
A police patrol was hit by a car driver, killing the first female police officer in history. A 32-year-old suspect was detained, and three other people were injured in the incident.
Sydney celebrated New Year's Eve 2025 with a large-scale fireworks display over the harbor and bridge. More than a million spectators were expected to attend the event, which featured a performance by Robbie Williams and indigenous ceremonies.
Auckland marked the start of 2024 with a grand fireworks display near the Sky Tower. New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year after Kiribati and the Tonga Islands.
The first case of human infection with H5 avian influenza after contact with sick livestock has been detected in Los Angeles County. The patient has mild symptoms and is recovering at home after being treated with antiviral drugs.
SoundCloud has introduced a new Artist plan worth $39 per year for musicians. The plan includes monetization, distribution, and AI mastering options with certain limitations.
A powerful earthquake has struck near the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila, causing widespread destruction and at least one death. The main shock was followed by four more aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 4.7 to 5.5.
The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
Overfishing has reduced the number of sharks and rays by more than 50% since 1970. More than a third of chondrichthians are now threatened with extinction due to trapping, environmental degradation, and climate change.
A highly pathogenic h7n6 avian influenza virus has been detected on a poultry farm on the South Island of New Zealand. The country temporarily stops exporting poultry until the end of the 21-day incubation period.
Local residents and conservationists have rescued more than 30 pilot whales stranded in New Zealand. The animals were raised with sheets and returned to the ocean, although four whales died.
The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.
The crew of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission unfurled the flag of Ukraine with the UNITED24 logo in space at an altitude of 1400 km.
35-50 thousand people took part in a nine-day protest march to the New Zealand Parliament. The demonstrators oppose a bill that calls into question the rights of the indigenous Maori population.
Opposition MPs performed a haka during a debate on a controversial bill on Maori rights. Thousands of people joined a 10-day protest march against the legislation.
About 200,000 people were victims of physical and sexual abuse in New Zealand's state institutions from 1950 to 1999. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon publicly apologized in parliament for the “national shame”.
Social network X is testing free access to the Grok chatbot in New Zealand. The free version will have a limit of 10-20 searches every two hours on different Grok-2 models.
Google searches for moving to Canada increased by 1270%, to New Zealand by 2000%, and to Australia by 820%. Immigration lawyers report a sharp increase in requests from Americans.
On October 28, the South Korean delegation will present information to NATO on the deployment of DPRK troops in Russia. After the meeting, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will hold a press conference.
The SES of Ukraine team won 10 first and 2 second places at the Firefighter Challenge in Nashville. Ukrainian rescuers set 4 world records in different categories of the competition.
Farewell hugs from loved ones can lead to trouble at a New Zealand airport if they last more than three minutes.
Secret documents on the Israeli Air Force's preparations for an attack on Iran have been leaked online. The United States has launched an investigation into the leak, which could exacerbate tensions in the region.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the continuation of assistance to Ukraine. The Alliance has provided €20.9 billion in military assistance in the first half of 2024 and plans to fulfill its commitments by the end of the year.
The Latvian Saeima has passed amendments allowing citizens of other countries to serve in the Latvian army during mobilization. This applies to citizens of the EU, NATO, and Ukraine, provided they have legal residence and knowledge of the language.
September 27 is World Tourism Day and Tourism Day in Ukraine. The history of tourism dates back to ancient times, and today it is a developed industry with various types of thematic travel.
The Japanese warship JS Sazanami has sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time. This is a significant step by Japan, which had previously avoided such actions in order not to irritate China.
According to scientists, the ancestors of modern rhinos appeared on our planet more than 30 million years ago. Since the nineteenth century, the rhino population has been declining significantly due to uncontrolled hunting.